Fireboy Sparks Debate: “Ghana’s Black Stars Are Better Than Super Eagles”
Nigerian music sensation Fireboy DML has stirred the age-old football rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana, boldly claiming that the Black Stars are currently a better team than the Super Eagles.
Speaking on a recent episode of the 90s Baby Show, the ‘Obaa Sima’ crooner acknowledged Nigeria’s abundance of individual talent, but pointed out that team cohesion is sorely lacking — a quality he believes the Ghanaian side has in abundance.
“Right now, Ghana is a better team. Individually, we [Nigerians] are better. But as a team, Ghana is better,” Fireboy said.
“We have not been able to combine the brilliance of each player to form a solid team. Unlike Ghana, we don’t have a good midfield. Thomas Partey alone… we don’t have a midfield to battle that.”
The comment comes just weeks before Nigeria and Ghana are set to clash in the 2025 Unity Cup in London — a match that now has even more fuel thanks to Fireboy’s hot take.
💬 Opinion: Honest Words or Football Blasphemy?
Fireboy's analysis, while controversial, touches a nerve in Nigerian football discourse. How can a country with one of the richest football talent pools in Africa still struggle to produce consistent team performances?
While Ghana’s squad may not boast as many superstar names as Nigeria's — Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi to name a few — there’s something to be said for how team chemistry and tactical discipline can outperform raw talent.
Ghana’s recent displays, especially in competitive fixtures, show a side that plays with identity and structure. Nigeria, on the other hand, often looks like eleven solo artists on the same stage, rather than a choir singing in harmony.
The upcoming Unity Cup may not be a World Cup or AFCON final, but the bragging rights will be massive, especially with Fireboy’s comments hanging in the air.
So here's the question to fans:
⚽ Do you agree with Fireboy? Has Ghana overtaken Nigeria in team football? Or are the Super Eagles still kings of the West African pitch?
London will have the final say next month. Let the countdown begin. 🇳🇬🇬🇭
